Broadband, high-reflectivity, and low-stress optical thin film with a composite of metallic film and DBR for MEMS FSM

Biqing Zhou; Biyun Ling; Yaming Wu

doi:10.1117/12.3048075

13 December 2024 Broadband, high-reflectivity, and low-stress optical thin film with a composite of metallic film and DBR for MEMS FSM

Biqing Zhou, Biyun Ling, Yaming Wu

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Proceedings Volume 13496, AOPC 2024: Optical Sensing, Imaging Technology, and Applications; 134961P (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3048075
Event: Applied Optics and Photonics China 2024 (AOPC2024), 2024, Beijing, China

Abstract

This paper introduces an optimized design for a broadband, high-reflectivity and low-stress optical thin film for MEMS Fast Steering Mirrors (FSMs) in satellite laser communication systems. The study addresses the challenge of heat dissipation in compact MEMS FSMs, particularly under high-power laser reflection, which can lead to significant thermal stress and potential device failure. Through computation and simulation, a composite film structure is proposed, integrating a metallic film with Distributed Bragg Reflectors (DBRs) to achieve over 99.9% reflectivity at 1550nm and 98.7% at 905nm, while minimizing thermal stress and strain. The design selects SiO2 and TiO2 as the materials for the DBRs, utilizes Al2O3 as the adhesion layer, and carefully calculates the thickness of each layer to optimize performance. Computation results demonstrate a substantial reduction in thermal strain compared to pure DBRs and composite films with different materials. The design also minimizes reflectivity’s angle dependence and effectively manages temperature increase, crucial for the reliability and performance of MEMS FSMs in space applications.

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Biqing Zhou, Biyun Ling, and Yaming Wu "Broadband, high-reflectivity, and low-stress optical thin film with a composite of metallic film and DBR for MEMS FSM", Proc. SPIE 13496, AOPC 2024: Optical Sensing, Imaging Technology, and Applications, 134961P (13 December 2024); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3048075

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